Ryan Kelley
I scored the highest in Enterprising and I think that was spot on because it directly correlated with my
strong points. These include persuading and leading people, making decisions, and taking risks for
profits. I think these all describe my motivation when it comes to hard work.
The next highest category of mine was social and this one is pretty close to my characteristics but is
slightly off the mark. For example, social people like writing letters, joining clubs, helping others with
personal concerns, meeting new friends, attending sporting events, caring for children, dancing, going to
parties, training others, working with groups, serving others, and mediating. Some of these I like, for
example helping others with personal concerns, and attending sporting events. But many of them I do
not enjoy at all, like writing letters, dancing, and serving others.
My third category was investigative. I don’t really agree with the software on this choice because I don’t
enjoy many things in this category, including book clubs, astronomy, crossword puzzles, and traveling.
Enterprising
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Administrative Services Manager
Administrative services managers supervise clerical and administrative personnel.
Similar jobs in this field include cost estimators, Property Real Estate and Community
Association Managers.
An enterprising personality type is the best type for this kind of job.
A high-school diploma or the equivalent is required for this job. Also, 1-5 years of the on the job
training in a similar field.
The only necessary technology knowledge is to be able to keep records and send e-mails.
The average earnings for this job are 78,000$ a year.
There is a projected 15% growth in this job field.
They are hired a lot by state local and private educational agencies.
9. Administrative services managers spend much of their day in an office. They sometimes make
site visits around the building, go outdoors to supervise grounds keeping activities, or inspect
other facilities under their management.
10. Yes they are.
11. There is room for promotion.
Law Clerk
1. Information clerks provide administrative and clerical support in a variety of settings. They help
maintain records, collect data and information, and respond to customers’ questions or
concerns.
2. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks.
3. An enterprising personality type and skill set is prime for this job
4. A high school diploma is generally enough for most positions as an information clerk. However,
some employers prefer to hire candidates who have some college education or an associate’s or
higher degree.
5. Many organizations maintain files and records on computers. Therefore, information clerks
must be comfortable working with computer databases
6. The average earnings per year of this occupation is 29,900$
7. There is a projected 7% growth rate in this job field.
8. They are hired by lawyers and judges.
9. Information clerks work in medical offices, government agencies, law offices, and private
businesses. Most work full time.
10. No
11. There are many
Insurance Sales Agent
1. Insurance sales agents help insurance companies generate new business by contacting potential
customers and selling one or more types of insurance. An agent explains various insurance
policies and helps clients choose plans that suit them
2. Advertising and Sales Agencies, Insurance Underwriters, and Personal financial advisors.
3. An enterprising personality type is good for this job
4. You only need a high school diploma
5. Don’t need as much technology knowledge
6. The average earnings are 46,770$ a year
7. There is a projected 22% change in the next ten years.
8. They are hired by either companies or individuals.
9. Insurance Sales Agents work for insurance brokerages selling the policies of several companies,
some work directly for a single insurance company. Most insurance sales agents work in offices,
although some may spend much of their time traveling to meet with clients.
10. No
11. Many branches of opportunity
Social
Correctional Treatment Specialists
1. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialist’s work with and monitor offenders to
prevent them from committing new crimes.
2. Correctional officers, police and detectives, and social workers
3. A social personality is perfect for this line of work.
4. Qualifications vary by agency, but a bachelor's degree is usually required. Most employers
require candidates to pass oral, written, and psychological exams.
5. No technology knowledge involved.
6. The average earnings are 47,200$ a year
7. There is a projected 18 % change
8. They are hired by different agencies
9. Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists work with criminal offenders, some of
whom may be dangerous. Workers in this occupation must meet many court-imposed
deadlines, which contributes to heavy workloads and extensive paperwork. Many officers travel,
especially those who work in rural areas
10. No
11. A lot of opportunity
Mental Health Counselor
1. Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage or overcome
mental and emotional disorders and problems with their family and relationships. They listen to
clients and ask questions to help the clients understand their problems and develop strategies
to improve their lives.
2. Physicians, surgeons, and psychologists
3. A social personality is ideal for this kind of work
4. All states require both mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists to have a
master’s degree and a license to practice.
5. No technology knowledge necessary
6. The average earnings are $38,150 a year
7. There is a projected 37% increase in this line of work.
8. They are hired by themselves or work for agencies
9. Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists work in variety of settings, such as
mental health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, hospitals, and colleges. They also
work in private practice and in employee assistance programs (EAPs), which are mental health
programs that some employers provide to help employees deal with personal problems.
10. No
11. Many promotions available
Fitness Trainer
1. Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise
activities, including cardiovascular exercise (exercises for the heart and blood system), strength
training, and stretching. They work with people of all ages and skill levels.
2. Athletic trainers and physical therapists
3. A social personality is ideal for this job
4. The education and training required for fitness trainers and instructors vary by type of specialty,
and employers often hire those with certification. Personal fitness trainers, group fitness
instructors, and specialized fitness instructors each need different preparation. Requirements
vary by facility.
5. No technology knowledge, but equipment knowledge is necessary
6. The average earnings are $ 31,090 a year
7. There is a projected 24% increase in jobs of this field.
8. They either work for their own company or for a specific gym
9. Fitness trainers and instructors work in health clubs, country clubs, fitness or recreation centers,
gyms, hospitals, universities, yoga and Pilates studios, resorts, and clients' homes.
10. No
11. Many promotion opportunities
Investigative
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Chemist
Chemists and materials scientists study the structures, compositions, reactions, and other
properties of substances. They use their knowledge to develop new and improved products,
processes, and materials
Agricultural and food scientists, biochemists, and biophysicists
An investigative personality is ideal for this job
Chemists and materials scientists need at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related
field. However, a master’s degree or Ph.D. is needed for many research jobs
Computers and technology aren’t a big part of the chemist job.
The average earnings are $68,320 a year
There is a projected 4% increase in jobs for this field in the next ten years
They work for lead scientists or a research company
Chemists and materials scientists typically work in laboratories and offices where they conduct
experiments and analyze their results. In addition to laboratories, materials scientists work with
engineers and processing specialists in industrial manufacturing facilities.
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A lot of promotions linger
Computer Software Engineer
Computer software engineers apply computer science, engineering, and math to design,
develop, and test software.
Computer hardware engineers, computer repair specialists, and systems analysts
An investigative personality is ideal for this job
Most employers prefer to hire people who have at least a college degree and experience with a
variety of computer systems. Students seeking software engineering jobs can improve their
chances by signing up as interns to get some experience. Large firms that can train new hires
may take new grads with no experience.
Technology and computers IS the job.
The average earnings are $90,000 a year
There is a projected 25% increase in jobs
They work for large corporations or individual small businesses, depending on their specialties.
Software engineers normally work in well-lighted offices or labs. Most work at least 40 hours a
week. If a big project is due, they may have to work nights or weekends to meet deadlines. Like
other workers who sit for hours at a computer, they are susceptible to eyestrain, back ache, and
hand and wrist pain.
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Many promotions are available.
Colleges for each profession
Investigative: Framingham State University
Social: Boston University
Enterprising: Salem State University
Career Research Data for 4 Career Occupations
Career Research Questions:
Administrative Services
Manager
Law Clerk
Insurance Sales Agent
Mental Health
Counselor
HR1. Occupation Definition
Administrative services
managers supervise
clerical and
administrative
personnel.
They help maintain
records, collect data and
information, and
respond to customers’
questions or concerns.
They help insurance
companies generate
business by contacting
potential customers and
selling one or more types
of insurance.
They help people
manage or overcome
mental and emotional
disorders and
problems with their
family and
relationships.
HR2. Related Occupations
Cost estimators,
Property Real Estate
and Community
Association Managers.
Bookkeeping,
accounting, and auditing
clerks
Advertising and Sales
Agencies, Insurance
Underwriters, and
Personal financial
advisors.
Physicians, surgeons,
and psychologists
HR3. Compatible Personality
Enterprising
Enterprising
Enterprising
Social
A high-school diploma
or the equivalent is
required for this job.
Also, 1-5 years of the
on the job training in a
similar field.
A high school diploma is
generally enough for
most positions as an
information clerk.
You only need a high
school diploma
All states require
mental health
counselors to have a
master’s degree and a
license to practice.
HR5. Technology Skills needed
The only necessary
technology knowledge
is to be able to keep
records and send emails.
Information clerks must
be comfortable working
with computer
databases.
Not much technology
knowledge needed
Almost none
RC1. Entry Level Average Salary
$78,000 median salary
$29,900 median salary
$46,770 median salary
$38,150 median salary
RC2. 10 yr. Projected Job Growth
15%
7%
22%
37%
RC3. Organizations that hire for
They are hired a lot by
state local and private
educational agencies.
They are hired by
lawyers and judges.
Hired by companies or
individuals.
They are hired by
either companies or
individuals
ISC1. Working Conditions
Administrative services
managers spend much
of their day in an office.
Information clerks work
in medical offices,
government agencies,
law offices, and private
businesses. Most work
full time.
Insurance sales agents
work in offices, although
some may spend much
of their time traveling to
meet with clients.
Mental health
counselors work in
health centers,
substance abuse
treatment centers,
and hospitals.
ISC2. Part of a Union? (Y/N)
N
N
N
N
ISC3. What kind of Advancement
Many promotions
available.
Promotions may vary
Many different career
paths
A lot of promotions
eminent
Type(s)
HR4.
Education/Training/Qualifications
required
this occupation
Opportunities are there?